What is the super blue moon and when will I see it?

You've heard the phrase "once in a blue moon" - well this celestial phenomenon is where the well-known phrase came from.
A treat is in store for astronomers this month as the arrival of the blue moon is set to grace us with its presence for the first time in more than two years.
According to tradition, when two full moons appear in the same calendar month the second is termed a "blue moon".
January's full moon took place earlier this month and the second is expected on January 31.
Although it is called a blue moon, there is no change in its colour.
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